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PAPIST
Roman, R.C., Romanist, romish, Roman Catholic, popish, papist, papistic, papistical
(adjective) of or relating to or supporting Romanism; “the Roman Catholic Church”
papist
(noun) an offensive term for Roman Catholics; originally, a Roman Catholic who was a strong advocate of the papacy
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
papist (plural papists)
(religious slur, Christianity) A Roman Catholic, whose loyalties are seen to be with the papacy in Rome.
Usage notes
• Used by some Protestants.
Synonyms
• Romist
Adjective
papist (comparative more papist, superlative most papist)
(religious slur, Christianity) The quality of being a papist.
Noun
Papist (plural Papists)
Alternative letter-case form of papist
Source: Wiktionary
Pa"pist, n. Etym: [F. papiste. See Pape, Pope.]
Definition: A Roman catholic; one who adheres to the Church of Rome and the authority of the pope; -- an offensive designation applied to Roman Catholics by their opponents.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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